Pakistan Movement 1857-1947 MCQs

The Partition of Bengal resulted in the creation of how many provinces?

A) Two (East & West Bengal)

B) Three

C) Four

D) Five

The Partition of Bengal was officially revoked by the British due to protests during the reign of which monarch?

A) King George V

B) King Edward VII

C) Queen Victoria

D) King George VI

The Swadeshi Movement that emerged in response to the Partition aimed at:

A) Promoting foreign goods

B) Boycotting British-made goods

C) Encouraging British industrial growth

D) Enhancing British trade in India

The Shimla Deputation in 1906 aimed at:

A) Promoting Hindu-Muslim unity

B) Demanding separate electorates for Muslims

C) Boycotting British goods

D) Establishing a separate Muslim state

Who led the Simla Deputation that met Lord Minto to seek separate electorates for Muslims?

A) Aga Khan III

B) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

C) Muhammad Ali Jinnah

D) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

The Shimla Deputation submitted its proposals regarding separate electorates to which Viceroy of India?

A) Lord Curzon

B) Lord Minto

C) Lord Ripon

D) Lord Harding

The Shimla Deputation laid the foundation for the eventual formation of which political organization?

A) Indian National Congress

B) All India Hindu Mahasabha

C) All India Muslim League

D) Khilafat Movement

The All-India Muslim League was formed on:

A) 30 December 1906

B) 30 December 1907

C) 30 December 1911

D) 30 December 1908

Who became the first president of the All-India Muslim League?

A) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

B) Muhammad Ali Jinnah

C) Aga Khan III

D) Nawab Salimullah Khan

The main objective of the All-India Muslim League at its inception was to:

A) Promote Hindu-Muslim unity

B) Advocate for British rule

C) Safeguard Muslim political interests

D) Challenge the Indian National Congress